Door & Window Market MagazineSometimes, our clients ask, “Which should I replace first? My doors and windows, or my siding?” The truth is, the best way to go about the exterior remodeling process is to replace siding, doors and windows all at one time. Here are the top five reasons why. READ MORE

ProudGreenBuildingThe global Energy Efficient Windows Market is projected to grow considerably over the next several years, according to a new report.
The report by Progressive Markets, titled “Global Energy-Efficient Windows Market- Size, Trend, Share, Opportunity Analysis & Forecast, 2014–2025,” presents a comprehensive analysis of the key decisive market factors such as drivers and restraints and highlights the competitive scenario of the energy-efficient windows market. The report includes vital energy efficient windows industry statistics, tables and figures that add depth and credibility to the information provided.READ MORE

Safety.BLR.comThe compliance deadline for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s electronic reporting of workplace injuries and illnesses has been extended two weeks to Dec. 15. That’s still just around the corner.
OSHA extended the original deadline from July 1, 2017, to Dec. 1, to give the Agency time to review the Improved Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses final rule and determine if the rule needs to be revised or if any provision should be removed. The new compliance deadline is Dec. 15.READ MORE

Business InsuranceContractors and insurers can utilize apps and data for the purposes of safety training, but most of these companies still have not made the shift from paper to applications, according to an expert speaking Monday at the 2017 IRMI Construction Risk Conference in Indianapolis.
When surveyed by information technology services company JBKnowledge Inc., 52 percent of responding construction companies said they do not use any kind of mobile safety app.READ MORE

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Construction DiveThis time last year, we were proven wrong.
The emergency injunction request filed by employer groups and 21 states in October 2016, seven weeks before the FLSA overtime rule’s implementation date, was seen as a last-ditch effort by desperate players in an OT game. The rule was set to increase the salary threshold to $47,476, more than double the original threshold, and employers were obviously not pleased.READ MORE

EC&MOSHA announced its preliminary Top 10 list of most cited violations for fiscal year 2017 at the National Safety Council Congress and Expo in September. The announcement was made by Patrick Kapust, deputy director of OSHA's Directorate of Enforcement Programs.
Although this annual list of the most frequently cited violations almost always features the same hazard categories, the individual rankings do shift in their ranking a bit. READ MORE

For Construction ProsNew construction starts in October dropped 9 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $742.9 billion, pulling back after a 14 percent jump in September, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. Over the past two months the pattern for total construction starts was shaped by nonresidential building, which fell 30 percent in October after soaring 37 percent in September. READ MORE

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Entrepreneur
Of the many things that can affect your business growth, there are few that have a greater impact than your ability to provide quality customer service. After all, you could have the best marketing campaign in the world, but if you have lousy customer service, those customers aren't going to stick around for the long haul.
So how can you ensure that your customer service will actually grow your business? Here are six secrets that can lead to rapid (and lasting) growth.READ MORE

ReutersSales of new U.S. single-family homes unexpectedly rose in October to hit a 10-year high amid robust demand across the country, offering a boost to the housing market.
The upbeat report from the Commerce Department on Monday was the latest indication that housing was regaining momentum after treading water for much of the year because of a dearth of homes for sale and shortages of labor and suitable land for building. It underscored the economy’s strength early in the fourth quarter.READ MORE

American Express OPEN Forum
Every business wants to improve customer retention — and for good reasons. It can be a more efficient and profitable to keep clients instead of spending precious resources to find new ones.
Loyal customers and clients tend to spend more, too: A new customer may not want to bet the bank that your business is as good as you say it is. If you're looking for ways to keep your loyal patrons, it may be heartening to know that you can bring in repeat business whenever you give back to the community or a worthy cause.READ MORE